At most wedding receptions, guest are handed a pen and asked to sign the guestbook upon entering. Sometimes they simply leave a signature or quick sentence of well wishes, other times they manage to jot down a note or two in that small allotted space. Alternatives to traditional guest books are becoming a trendy way to include your guests into true well-wishes of happiness as a couple.

For the more traditional couples and weddings, you could ask your photographer about opportunities for a photo guestbook containing shots from your engagement session. Another way to add to this traditional idea is to ask for more than just a signature; include questions like “remind us why we’re perfect for each other,” “how can we keep the spark alive?” and “what’s the best advice piece of advice you have for us?” These questions can be personalized or are available in pre-composed arrangements to choose from. RD I Do specializes in this type of custom guestbook, and we have in-house photographers to help with the perfect shots you envision!

For those of you looking to think outside of the box with memories of the guests at your wedding, creativity is coming forward in all sorts of ways with the current trends. Photo guest books are becoming popular; only instead of it being photos of the bride and groom, guests get their photos taken digitally (with a photographer or with a photo booth) and inserted into the space in the guestbook beside their signature.

Another fantastic and quirky idea is to ask your guests to help build a piece of art for your new home. From thumbprint leaves on a hand-drawn tree to collages of well-wishes written upon antique paper, couples are starting to involve each guest in the start of their future together. Doing so creates not only creates an activity for people to participate in, but also provides a permanent display of the love surrounding the couple on the Big Day. Your consultant at RD I Do is a wedding expert – you certainly want a guestbook to fit the theme and feel of the wedding. Talk to them about it today!